2024 PETERBILT 548Peterbilt 548 2024

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 259147 [USA]: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, kenworth t180, t280, t380, t480, t880, w990, and 2021-2025 t680 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
    dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 24, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 24pbe and 24kwe.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

  • Recall 257457 [USA]: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
    Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 kenworth t280, t380, t480, t680, t880, l770, w990, and 2024-2025 peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
    dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 20, 2024. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 24pbc and 24kwc.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

  • Recall 257552 [USA]: A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and kenworth t180, t280, t380, t480 trucks. The glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
    dealers will inspect the mirror glass lock ring and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed february 23, 2024. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and/or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 24kwa and 24pba.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

  • Recall 244796 [USA]: A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
    Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 kenworth t280, t380, 2020-2024 peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 kenworth t480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake systems."
    dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed january 15, 2024. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 23kwj and 23pbj.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

  • Recall 233665 [USA]: A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 kenworth t280, t380, t480, peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The remote stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.
    dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 4, 2023. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 23kwf and 23pbf.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

  • Recall 246739 [USA]: Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Paccar incorportated (paccar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 kenworth t280, t480, and 2024 kenworth t380 vehicles. The adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange mounted yoke bolt threads, allowing the driveline fasteners to loosen.
    dealers will apply adhesive thread-lock and replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 19, 2023. Owners may contact paccar's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 23kwe and 23pbe.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

  • Recall 249504 [USA]: Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
    Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 kenworth t280, t380, t480, peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.
    dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-588 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 23kwb and 23pbb.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • E307 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Carb emission s manufacturer warranty term and/or kilometers conversion displayed in certain emy 2022-2023 px-7 or px-9 operator??A?A?S manuals are incorrect.
  • 51-017 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Certain peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548 chassis may have mis-pinned wires for the bluetooth system, which may cause bluetooth to not function properly when the driver tries to make/receive a call.
  • 15-031 - STEERING: This bulletin contains parts ordering and replacement procedures for steering gears identified as suspect under 24pbc only. Steering gears repaired under this bulletin must be entered into the serial number tracking form for 24pbc.
  • 24PBE - POWER TRAIN: Interim safety recall parts are not currently available for this safety recall. This bulletin will be updated once repair parts are available. The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire
  • 24PBA - VISIBILITY: Safety recall certain 535/536/537/548 chassis may have cab mirror glass lock rings not fully seated. This could result in loss of mirror glass, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk of an accident or injury. Missing mirrors cau
  • 23PBJ - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: Certain 536, 537, 548, and 567 chassis built with 2.1m medium duty end of frame trailer connections and tractor protection valves may not meet the standard trailer brake release timing requirements by 0.5 seconds. A delay in the trailer bra
  • 23PBJ - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: Certain 536, 537, and 548 chassis built with 2.1m medium duty end of frame trailer connections may exceed the standard trailer brake release timing requirements by 0.5 seconds due to the size of the tractor protection valve fitting and hose
  • 23PBE - POWER TRAIN: Safety recall certain vehicles built with tx-8 transmissions with flange mounted yokes may not have a locking feature installed on fastener threads. This may allow the driveline fasteners to become loose, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • 51-015 - EQUIPMENT: Rfid (radio frequency id) tags are being added and used to track non-test ready (ntr) trucks to efficiently locate them once they are off the production line, but still on the premises. The tags are left on the trucks which have been sold.

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